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A few thoughts on the housing crisis which is reaching crisis point in much of London and the South East, with those even on good incomes unable to find a home, and facing displacement to areas far away from family and friends.

The current Labour Party policy on meeting the challenges and problems presented by the growing private rental market contains an over emphasis on rent caps with little mention of the importance of introducing a tax framework that will incentivise sound management of private rental units. Continue reading →